Farewell to smoking on terraces and beaches: this is the new anti-smoking law, which equates the vaporizer with the cigarette

The Spanish Government-led Tobacco Bill tightens the consumption and sale of tobacco and restricts the areas where smoking is permitted.

The main measures of the new regulation are as follows:

Where will smoking be banned?

• Beaches (the main novelty).
• The terraces of bars and restaurants.
• Pools for collective use.
• Sports facilities.
• National parks.
• Work vehicles (except for personal use only).
• Public entertainment venues, as well as outdoor venues (theatres, cinemas, concerts, etc.).

In what environment are they going to strengthen protection?

• Smoking is prohibited within a radius of at least 15 metres around access to the following areas:
• • Public buildings.
  • Health centers.
  • Colleges and colleges.
  • Research centers.
  • Museums, libraries, cultural centers.
  • Sports facilities.
  • Parks and children's areas.
• A two-month period has been set for fitting the signals.

Equating With Bapee

The law equates the regulation of:

• E-cigarettes or vaporizers (with and without nicotine).
• Pipes.
• Grilled herbs.
• Nicotine bags.
• Other products related to tobacco.

Child protection

• The consumption of tobacco products and products associated with persons under the age of 18 is prohibited.
• The ban also affects vaporizers and other devices; nicotine bags are excluded from the regulation of smoke-free areas, but minors are also prohibited from consuming them.

Sales and advertising

• The sale of tobacco related products is limited to specialized stores .
• Restrictions on advertising, promotion and sponsorship have been tightened.
• Stalls and specialized shops may not display advertising or posters visible from outside.

What fines will be imposed?

• Minor offences shall be punishable by fines ranging from EUR 300 to EUR 600.
• In the case of minors, the parents or guardiansmay be subsidiarily liable and may replace the fine with work for the benefit of the community.